Infertility (Ovulation Tracking, Artificial Insemination)

Infertility is defined as the inability of a couple to achieve pregnancy despite trying for a year or more. This condition can make it difficult for couples to conceive naturally and can be caused by various factors. Infertility treatment is possible through methods such as ovulation tracking and artificial insemination. Here is a detailed explanation of these methods:

Ovulation Tracking:

• Ovulation tracking involves a series of tests and monitoring processes to determine a woman's cycle and the timing of ovulation.
• Simply put, it involves tracking the woman's menstrual cycle to identify the ovulation period.
• Major ovulation tracking methods include basal body temperature monitoring, the use of ovulation tests (measuring LH levels), cervical mucus monitoring, and follicular monitoring via ultrasound.

Artificial Insemination:

• Artificial insemination (intrauterine insemination, IUI) is a type of assisted reproductive technology where sperm is directly placed into the uterus.
• This procedure is performed at the optimal time identified through ovulation tracking, increasing the chances of the sperm fertilizing the egg within the uterus.
• Artificial insemination is often preferred in cases of ovulation problems, mild sperm issues, or cervical mucus problems in couples with fertility issues.

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization):

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is an assisted reproductive technology where fertilization occurs in a laboratory setting.
• In this method, eggs retrieved from the woman are fertilized with sperm in the lab, and the resulting embryos are transferred to the uterus to achieve pregnancy.
• IVF can be an effective treatment option in cases of blocked tubes, severe sperm problems, endometriosis, or advanced maternal age.

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection):

• ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a variant of IVF and is used for couples with significant fertility issues.
• In this method, a single sperm cell is directly injected into an egg in the laboratory to achieve fertilization.
• ICSI is an effective treatment option in cases of low sperm count, poor sperm motility, and abnormal sperm morphology.

These infertility treatment methods are determined based on the couple's health status, causes of infertility, and other factors. Treatment options and processes are evaluated and guided by a reproductive specialist or an obstetrician-gynecologist.